Rutgers University-Newark: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rutgers University-Newark at a glance

• 7,709

  students enrolled

• 3,239

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,703

  average net price a year

  Tuition $13,674 in state, $32,436 out of state

• $61,263

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $74,479

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Rutgers University-Newark reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Rutgers University-Newark

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Essex County, where the college is.

• 673

  open professional jobs

• 70

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  54 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Essex County

  2026-08 · down 1.5 points from a year earlier

• $76,712

  median household income

  Essex County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, legal studies, which lead to finance (72 open), sales (42 open), operations (80 open), marketing (31 open), human resources (40 open), strategy (8 open).

Hiring most: Selective Insurance (30), Amazon (26), CoreWeave (26), Broadridge Financial Solutions (23), Audible (22), JSR Tech Consulting (11), PSEG Long Island Public Service Enterprise Group (11), 4 Staffing (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (108), Operations (80), Finance (72), Legal (63), Data & Analytics (62), Sales (42). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Essex County Workforce Development Board, Newark Workforce Development Board.

• Essex County One Stop CenterEast Orange · 973-395-3220 · 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday
• Newark One-Stop Career CenterNewark · 973-648-3370 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Rutgers University-Newark?

Rutgers University-Newark enrolls about 7,709 students and is a public 4-year institution in Newark, New Jersey. It awards about 3,239 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rutgers University-Newark graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $61,263 six years after entry and $74,479 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rutgers University-Newark offer AI or data science degrees?

Rutgers University-Newark reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Rutgers University-Newark?

673 open professional jobs are listed in Essex County, 70 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Selective Insurance has the most openings.